What Is the Chicago White Sox Magic Number as the MLB Playoff Race Heats Up?

What is the Chicago White Sox magic number as the MLB playoff race heats up?

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 09: Tristan Peters #29 of the Chicago White Sox fails to make a diving catch in the sixth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Rate Field on September 09, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Zoe Davis/Getty Images)

White Sox magic number continues shrinking despite latest blunder

CHICAGO – Everything went as the White Sox wanted during Wednesday night’s baseball action. White Sox Irish Quarter Zip Giveaway is Sept. 19 Cleveland lost, lowering the South Siders’ magic number to 14 in the American League Central, assuming the White Sox maintain their season-series edge on the Guardians with three games on the docket from Sept. 14-16 in Cleveland. Toronto and Texas lost, dropping their Magic Number to 13 to clinch a playoff …